〜たいです

Pattern

〜たいです

Level

N5

Reading

たいです

Meaning

Want to do... (first/second person desire)

Attaches to

Verb [Masu-stem]

Nuance & register

Expresses personal desire. Avoid using directly to superiors as it can sound too direct.

Example

日本へ行きたいです。 I want to go to Japan.

Easily confused with

〜たがっています (tagatte imasu) - 'tai desu' is for 1st/2nd person desires, while 'tagatte imasu' is for 3rd person desires.

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